Winter Hours

Mon-Sat, 8am - 3.30pm

Sunday, 8am - 3pm

45 Hastings Street, Napier

(06) 835 8036

The Kitchen

At The Kitchen, the only vegetarian café in Napier, we offer seasonal and modern food using local, sustainable and organic ingredients wherever possible.
We firmly believe in pairing wellness and deliciousness. We love creating real food that leaves you energised, light and well-nourished, without compromising on taste and satisfaction.
By combining local produce, global recipes, old-fashioned methods and modern ingredients we hope to inspire and delight. Our menu is designed with allergy and dietary requirements in mind. We welcome families, are child friendly and offer free wifi.
Earl and his team offer a range of dishes to suit any diet, whether it’s a quick healthy snack or a brunch/lunch menu that follows the seasons. The sweet treats are temptingly beautiful and are filled with nutrient dense, healthy ingredients; so go ahead and treat yourself!

THE CHEF

Cooking has been a big part of Earl’s life since growing up in his family’s restaurant in Germany and spending summers at his Aunties vineyard in Northern Italy. He continued to cook as he travelled, gaining experience in kitchens around the world and now brings these flavours to our kitchen.
Earl holds a strong belief that healthy food is an integral part of wellbeing and is so much more than just fuel for the body; that’s why he uses unprocessed ingredients, nutrient rich foods and above all seasonal produce.
Earl cooks with love, integrity and a respect for ingredients. His core belief is that food that is good for you should also be delicious, this is apparent when you come in and experience the delightful dishes at The Kitchen.